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Olympus PEN-F vs E-PL8 vs E-P5

Started May 8, 2017 | Discussions thread
Marco Zima
Marco Zima Regular Member • Posts: 434
Re: Olympus PEN-F vs E-PL8 vs E-P5
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twood0202 wrote:

The PEN-F looks nice but is awfully expensive (~$1000). The E-PL8 (~$550) doesn't seem to have great reviews.

I've actually started with the E-PL7, very good little camera. It's got the 16MP sensor, 3-axis stabilization and it's so compact with the 14-42EZ to fit a pocket. I've recently upgraded to PEN-F, and I must say it's really great: it's got an improved sensor, 5-axis stabilization, EVF and a lot more controls and not much bigger.

However I'd say that you can take vero good pictures with the E-PL as well; if it's good enough for you to use just with the screen and you won't take handheld photos in low light, then go for it.

Is it crazy to buy the Pen-F?

it is quite expensive but it's design is amazing and for me it's second only to the EM1mark2 in Olympus range. But if you look for a very compact camera, I'd start with the E-PL7/8.

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